Barret is my favorite out of all the characters, but I don't think hes the best. Hes just really cool, strong, violent, and has a nice story line.

How far into the game are you? I love this game, but a lack of any playstation has caused me to not play it in a while. But if memory serves, those 2 guns are way in the beginning. (not that I can even remember the name of my favorite weapon of his). Which is like a boxing glove btw. :-D.